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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI014
Course Name: Introduction to New Media
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. SADİ KERİM DÜNDAR
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Chein Yang Erdem
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course aims to develop critical conceptual frames for understanding how new media technologies are uesd to acturalize communication processes in various areas of everyday life.

Course Content: This course offers a comprehensive approach to the rapidly evolving new media technology and environment. Conceptualizing new media as new forms of participatory culture, sources of information and entertainment, platforms for social engagement, a means for artistic expression, and tools of government, this course explores the influence of new media technology in transforming culture and society. Topics may include, social media, digital game, digital media art, digital and citizen journalism, digital transformation of television and cinema, and social control in the digital age, and others.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Identify the defining characteristics of new media.
2) Demonstrate understanding of the new media landscape.
3) Demonstrate understanding of the economic, social, political, and cultural implications of new media technology.
4) Identify and discover the range of areas in which new media technology can be applied to enhance communication.
5) Formulate innovative ideas to develop, incorporate, and implement new media technology that aim at enriching culture and society.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Basic Photography
2) What is new media?
3) Media convergence
4) Participatory culture
5) New Media as a source of information
6) New media as a source of information
7) Midterm
8) New media as entertainment
9) New media as entertainment
10) New media as a means for artistic expression
11) New media as a means for artistic expression
12) New media as a form of government
13) Student Presentations
14) Student Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Excerpts of selected articles and books.
References: Lecture notes

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex industrial engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex industrial system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in industrial engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or industrial engineering research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effectice reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of industrial engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in industrial engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of industrial engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex industrial engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex industrial system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in industrial engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or industrial engineering research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effectice reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of industrial engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in industrial engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of industrial engineering solutions.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 30
Project 1 % 35
Final 1 % 35
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 65
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 35
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 28
Homework Assignments 2 24
Final 1 24
Total Workload 118